Watch: Lee's monstrous eyewall captured by Hurricane Hunters in electric video
Hurricane Hunter footage from the eye of Hurricane Lee shows the surreal scene of massive storm clouds towering around a calm eye amid darkness.
Hurricane Hunter footage from the eye of Hurricane Lee shows the surreal scene of massive storm clouds towering around a calm eye amid darkness.
Hurricane Lee becomes a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status, with pressures around 928 millibars and winds of around 160 mph. The latest forecast shows the hurricane will continue to strengthen and could have winds around 180 mph by Friday night. This would make the it the strongest system in the Atlantic since Hurricane Dorian in 2019. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status, with pressures around 928 millibars and winds of around 160 mph. The latest forecast shows the hurricane will continue to strengthen and could have winds around 180 mph by Friday night. This would make the it the strongest system in the Atlantic since Hurricane Dorian in 2019. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Lee rapidly intensifies to extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it barrels through the Atlantic
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status on Thursday evening.
Hurricane Lee is undergoing rapid intensification and reached Category 5 status on Thursday evening.
Hurricane Lee expected to strengthen quickly
Hurricane Lee has now developed in the Atlantic Ocean as the storm continues to strengthen through the week and is on track to form into a major hurricane before the weekend. Lee is forecast to reach major hurricane strength ? defined as Category 3 or higher ? by Friday afternoon. Over the weekend, winds could reach Category 4 or 5 strength. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about Lee's forecast with meteorologist Alex Tardy from the National Weather Service. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Lee has now developed in the Atlantic Ocean as the storm continues to strengthen through the week and is on track to form into a major hurricane before the weekend. Lee is forecast to reach major hurricane strength ? defined as Category 3 or higher ? by Friday afternoon. Over the weekend, winds could reach Category 4 or 5 strength. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke about Lee's forecast with meteorologist Alex Tardy from the National Weather Service. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Lee forms, expected to rapidly intensify into 'extremely dangerous' major storm by weekend
Hurricane Lee continues to gain strength as it churns west in the Atlantic Ocean, forecast to reach at least Category 4 strength by the weekend as it brushes past the northern Leeward Islands.
Hurricane Lee continues to gain strength as it churns west in the Atlantic Ocean, forecast to reach at least Category 4 strength by the weekend as it brushes past the northern Leeward Islands.
Flesh-eating bacteria may be in Hurricane Idalia flood waters
One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.
One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.
How much flood water does it take to damage a car? Does it matter if it is salt or fresh?
Between hurricanes, record rains and king tides; Americans have been driving through a lot of flooding and puddles. All that water takes toll on your car.
Between hurricanes, record rains and king tides; Americans have been driving through a lot of flooding and puddles. All that water takes toll on your car.
'As long as it takes': Biden visits Florida, delivers remarks following Hurricane Idalia destruction
President Biden arrived in Florida Saturday, visiting parts of the state that were nearly destroyed after Hurricane Idalia ripped through earlier this week.
President Biden arrived in Florida Saturday, visiting parts of the state that were nearly destroyed after Hurricane Idalia ripped through earlier this week.
FOX Corporation launches donation drive for American Red Cross Hurricane Idalia relief efforts
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
FOX Corporation has launched a donation drive for relief efforts by the American Red Cross following Hurricane Idalia, the company announced on Friday.
Horseshoe Beach councilwoman on Hurricane Idalia aftermath: 'Everything is gone'
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
The hurricane, which made landfall Wednesday, battering beach towns and fishing communities including Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
Florida dog reunited with owner after being separated during Idalia
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.
Tropics watch: Idalia, Franklin, Jose, Gert, soon-to-be Katia, Depression 12 jam the Atlantic
Idalia, Franklin, Jose, Gert, soon-to-be Kalia, and Tropical Depression 12: Here's everything you need to know about the tropical systems in the Atlantic.
Idalia, Franklin, Jose, Gert, soon-to-be Kalia, and Tropical Depression 12: Here's everything you need to know about the tropical systems in the Atlantic.
Biden requests extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing total to $16 billion
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
The Biden administration initially asked for $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA's disaster relief fund, which helps with rescue and relief efforts.
Losses from Hurricane Idalia expected to top $10 billion
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Analysts said the fast-moving nature of the storm and its path over rural communities helped prevent a worst-case scenario. Some of the worst impacted counties were Dixie, Levy and Taylor.
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Cleanup efforts are underway from Florida to the Carolinas after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and left a trail of destruction after blasting the region with destructive winds, a powerful storm surge, and flooding from torrential rain.
Cleanup efforts are underway from Florida to the Carolinas after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and left a trail of destruction after blasting the region with destructive winds, a powerful storm surge, and flooding from torrential rain.
Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Authorities have attributed at least three deaths to Idalia -- two in Florida and one in Georgia. The storm is forecast to move away from North Carolina on Thursday while dumping heavy rain on coastal areas of the state.
Florida's CFO & State Fire Marshal joins LiveNOW
Jimmy Patronis, Florida's Chief Financial Officer & State Fire Marshal, joins LiveNOW to break down search and rescue operations as Idalia makes its way across the East Coast.
Jimmy Patronis, Florida's Chief Financial Officer & State Fire Marshal, joins LiveNOW to break down search and rescue operations as Idalia makes its way across the East Coast.
'That car is flying!' Wild video shows Idalia-fueled tornado flip car in S.C.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Dramatic video shows the moment a vehicle, propelled by a strong gust of wind, flies into the air before crashing down onto another car.
Will Idalia impact Labor Day travel?
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida's big bend region as "major" category three storm and it continues to move across the southeast as a tropical storm. Bringing destructive winds, and catastrophic storm surge to Georgia and the Carolinas. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Christopher King about Idalia's potential impact on holiday travel. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida's big bend region as "major" category three storm and it continues to move across the southeast as a tropical storm. Bringing destructive winds, and catastrophic storm surge to Georgia and the Carolinas. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Christopher King about Idalia's potential impact on holiday travel. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
Hurricane Idalia: Car sent airborne during tornado in South Carolina
A car is sent airborne as a confirmed tornado touched down in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Video recorded by Mason Stewart shows a vehicle being flipped into the air by a strong gust of wind, before crashing down onto another. Goose Creek Police said two people suffered minor injuries. This all happened while Idalia moved through Florida, into Georgia and South Carolina. Idalia weakened into a tropical storm on Wednesday evening after making landfall as a category 3 hurricane. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video
A car is sent airborne as a confirmed tornado touched down in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Video recorded by Mason Stewart shows a vehicle being flipped into the air by a strong gust of wind, before crashing down onto another. Goose Creek Police said two people suffered minor injuries. This all happened while Idalia moved through Florida, into Georgia and South Carolina. Idalia weakened into a tropical storm on Wednesday evening after making landfall as a category 3 hurricane. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video